# Law No. 3851 of December 18, 1960

> Brazilian law

**Wikidata**: [Q105648859](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105648859)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/law-no-3851-of-december-18-1960

## Summary
Law No. 3851 of December 18, 1960 is a Brazilian law formally enacted as a statute. It serves as a formal written document that creates law, fitting into the broader class of statutes which include acts, executive orders, and by-laws. This legislation was published on December 18, 1960, and is also known by its Portuguese alias, Lei nº 3851, de 18 de dezembro de 1960.

## Key Facts
- Law No. 3851 of December 18, 1960 is classified as an instance of a statute, defined as a formal written document that creates law, encompassing acts, executive orders, and by-laws.
- It has the alias Lei nº 3851, de 18 de dezembro de 1960.
- The law originates from Brazil, as indicated by its federal classification in the reference urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-12-18;3851, retrieved on 2021-01-28 from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-12-18;3851.
- Its publication date is December 18, 1960, according to the reference retrieved on 2021-02-17 from https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3851&ano=1960&data=18/12/1960&ato=21aUzY650dVRVT199.
- The statute class it belongs to has a sitelink count of 117.
- It is described in Wikidata as a Brazilian law.

## FAQs
### What is the official alias and country of origin for Law No. 3851 of December 18, 1960?
The law is alternatively named Lei nº 3851, de 18 de dezembro de 1960 in Portuguese. It is associated with Brazil, based on its federal legal urn identifier that specifies the country as br. This connection is supported by a reference accessed on January 28, 2021.

### When was Law No. 3851 of December 18, 1960 published, and what sources confirm this?
Publication occurred on December 18, 1960. Confirmation comes from a presidential legislation database entry, retrieved February 17, 2021. The exact date is embedded in the law's identifier and alias.

### What type of legal document is Law No. 3851 of December 18, 1960 an instance of?
This law exemplifies a statute, which refers to any formal written enactment establishing legal rules, such as acts or executive orders. Its instance classification is drawn from a LexML reference dated January 28, 2021. Statutes like this one are part of a category with 117 sitelinks.

### How is Law No. 3851 of December 18, 1960 described in knowledge bases?
Wikidata labels it simply as a Brazilian law. This description aligns with its raw categorization and related properties. No additional descriptors beyond its national and statutory nature are provided in the sources.

## Why It Matters
As a statute in Brazil's legal framework, Law No. 3851 of December 18, 1960 contributes to the body of formal laws that govern the country, potentially addressing specific regulatory needs from that era. Its existence as a documented federal lei underscores the structured process of law creation in Brazil, ensuring enforceable rules through written acts. While details on its specific content are absent, its classification highlights the importance of such documents in maintaining legal order, with references preserving its historical and accessible record for research and application.

## Notable For
- Being an example of a Brazilian federal law with a precise publication date of December 18, 1960, distinguishing it within the timeline of 20th-century legislation.
- Its alias in Portuguese, Lei nº 3851, de 18 de dezembro de 1960, which reflects linguistic and cultural specificity in Brazilian legal naming conventions.
- Affiliation with the statute class that includes a sitelink count of 117, indicating a well-connected category in knowledge graphs.

## Body
### Classification and Instance Details
Law No. 3851 of December 18, 1960 functions as an instance of a statute. Statutes are formal written documents that establish laws. This category covers acts, executive orders, and by-laws. The instance classification stems from a reference retrieved on January 28, 2021, via https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-12-18;3851. The statute class itself has a sitelink count of 117, showing extensive linkages in data sources.

### Publication and Dating
The law was published on December 18, 1960. This date appears in its alias and identifiers. A supporting reference was accessed on February 17, 2021, from https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3851&ano=1960&data=18/12/1960&ato=21aUzY650dVRVT199. The full date format in the alias is de 18 de dezembro de 1960.

### Country and References
This legislation is tied to Brazil. The country property is evidenced by the urn identifier urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-12-18;3851. The reference for this was retrieved on January 28, 2021, from https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-12-18;3851. It confirms the federal and Brazilian context.

### Aliases and Descriptions
The primary alias is Lei nº 3851, de 18 de dezembro de 1960. This Portuguese naming integrates the law's number and date. Wikidata provides a description of Brazilian law. The raw description also states it as a Brazilian law, aligning with all structured properties.

## References

1. [Source](https://www.lexml.gov.br/urn/urn:lex:br:federal:lei:1960-12-18;3851)
2. [Source](https://legislacao.presidencia.gov.br/atos?tipo=LEI&numero=3851&ano=1960&data=18/12/1960&ato=21aUzY650dVRVT199)
3. LexML Brasil